Programs

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Park Wanderings

Join Educator Miss Lynn for Park Wanderings, a leisurely stroll at different Park location. This month let's wander to Scholl Recreation Area off Bears Den Rd. Dress for the weather. Register/pay by 7/16, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $5
Friday, July 18, 9-10 am
Mill Creek Park: Scholl Recreation Area Parking Lot

Birding the Sanctuary

Enjoy birding with Jeff Harvey on this early morning hike at Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, 2650 W. Calla Rd. Space limited. Boots required. Moderate. 1.25 mi. Register by 7/17, online or call Ford Nature Center 330.740.7107 x 129. FREE
Saturday, July 19, 8-9:30 am
Nature Preserves: Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary

MetroMutts: Newport Wetlands Hike

Join us for a moderate 2-mile hike along the shade-covered West Channel and Islands Trail. Meet at the Newport Wetlands Parking Lot. Members free, non-members $10. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.
Saturday, July 19, Noon -1 pm
Mill Creek Park: Newport Wetlands Parking Lot

Youth Archery Camp (Ages 6-12)

Join us for Archery Camp at the MetroParks Farm this summer! During the 4-day camp, participants receive one-on-one instruction that provides them with the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a compound bow. Location: MetroParks Farm Archery Range in Canfield, OH. Registration deadline is June 23, 2025. Cost: $60 Mahoning County residents, $70 non-Mahoning County residents. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Jul. 21-24, 5:30-7 pm
Archery Range

Recreational Hike

East Channel and Islands Trail. Meet at the West Newport Trail Link Parking Lot. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.
Wednesday, July 23, 9-10 am
Mill Creek Park: West Newport Trail Link Parking Lot

Disc Golf 101

Join us at the MetroParks Farm Disc Golf Course to learn the basic fundamentals needed to understand and play disc golf. Bring your own disc or rent a disc from us for $2.50 per disc. Meeting Dates: 4/4, 5/2, 6/6, 7/11, 8/1, 9/5, 10/3, 11/7 @ 5:00-6:30 PM. Complimentary instruction (for beginners) from 4:30-5:00 PM. Rented discs must be turned in by 6:30 PM. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.
Friday, August 1, 4:30-6:30 pm
Hole #2 (Field Course)

Fishing at the Farm

Join us at the MetroParks Farm for a fun evening of fishing! Bring your own fishing equipment or use what is available. Meeting Dates: 4/4, 5/2, 6/6, 7/11, 8/1, 9/5, 10/3, 11/7 @ 5:00-6:30 PM. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details. A valid fishing license is required for participants 16+ years old. To purchase a fishing license prior to the program date(s), please visit: https://ohiodnr.gov/buy-and apply/hunting-fishing-boating/fishing-resources/fishing-licenses
Friday, August 1, 5-6:30 pm
Fishing Pond (at Disc Golf, Hole #2)

Recreational Hike

East Golf Hike & Bike Trail. Meet at the West Golf Drive Overflow Parking Lot. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.
Wednesday, August 6, 9-10 am
Mill Creek Golf Course : West Golf Drive Overflow Parking

Rock the Park - a Geological Exploration of Mill Creek Park

Ever wonder how Mill Creek Park was formed? For much of geologic history, Ohio was underwater and near the equator! Join us on the Cohasset Express Trolley as we travel back over 300 million years and explore the formation of the Park throughout geologic time. Learn about the bedrock of the Park and how the Ice Age shaped the Park that we all love. Where possible, we will hop off to investigate geologic features up close. Trolley boards at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Register/pay by 8/5, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $ 9 NR
Thursday, August 7, 6-8 pm
Fellows Riverside Gardens Parking Lot

MetroCyclers Bike Trip

Meet at the W Golf Drive Overflow Parking Lot for our bike trip along the E Golf Hike & Bike Trail. Bring your own helmet, bike, and source of hydration. Cost for non-members: $10 Mahoning County residents, $15 non-Mahoning County Residents per bike trip. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.
Sunday, August 10, 1-2 pm
Mill Creek Golf Course : West Golf Drive Overflow Parking
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